Life is unpredictable. As an employee's family grows and changes, there are times when the employee may not always be able to come into work. For smaller situations, California employees may have sick days, but for more serious issues employee laws do offer some...
Month: December 2012
EEOC sees increase in certain workplace discrimination claims
America has long been known as a melting pot, where people from all over the world come to find a better life. As part of that better life, many people hope to find jobs that will help to support their families. Federal and state employment laws help to make this...
Game show model wins wrongful termination suit
A Los Angeles court recently held that a former model is entitled to damages for wrongful termination and pregnancy discrimination. The model had worked for the television show "The Price is Right." She claims that the production company responsible for managing the...
Los Angeles hotel workers strike over pay and working conditions
Employees of a local Los Angeles hotel recently staged a one day strike to bring awareness to their situation. The workers of the Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport claim that the hotel is breaking employee laws protecting against unsafe working conditions....